We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. This website is dedicated to the study and history of a very interesting variant of the mosin nagant series of rifles. Along with the markings, another trait of this series is a barrel in the white, while the other parts are blued as normal. Special gunsmith techniques and tips to squeeze the most out of your mosin nagant. While exact logos vary through the years, you can compare the following images to identify the arsenal which built your rifle. Whether operated by manual or purely mechanical means, each cartridge in. The 3 line title comes from the line as a unit of measurement. Jun 23, 2014 shooting and showing an authentic mosin nagant pu sniper rifle. A couple of the marks look like an e on its back with another e on its back stamped over the top. To the far right almost on wood there is a 0 with a half moon over it. Mosinnagants had all the russian markings deliberately ground off. If you post a mosin sniper rifle here, we may or may not move it to the sniper forum. Fully adjustable tactical stock for your mosin nagant rifle. We have some of the best experts here looking forward to your questions.
The purpose of this page is to illustrate a combination of markings found on mosin nagant rifles that are not yet fully understood. Mosinnagant cleaning and maintenance kits the m1 garand rifle. The author documents cartouches and other markings on the guns. A mosin identification page to help new owners get started. Mosin nagant pu9 scope with mount complete set svt40 mg4x20 german reticle.
For finnish marks on purchased or captured mosin nagants, see the finnish marked russian and soviet mosin nagants page. Mosin nagant bolt assembly with pictures war gun mods. Collectors forum all mosin nagant are discussed here. Ammunition for the mosinnagant rifles is designated 7. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have. An izhevsk exsniper pu would typically evidence weldedup screw and pin holes on the left side of its receiver.
This rifle is more than a century old but is still used down to today by hunters, as well as some professional armies. Weird markings on mosin nagant 9 gunboards dot com. The markings consist of the initials mo and one, in some cases two, two digit numbers added after the original manufacture date. Mosinnagant 5 female soviet soldiers with sniper mosin nagant rifles after the battle of konigsberg when the soviet union was invaded by nazi germany in 1941 the mosinnagant was the standard issue weapon of soviet troops.
The bolt handle, the firing pin, the firing spring, the connecting bar split at the end, the safety mechanism back of the bolt, and the bolt head. The tula mark is no problem but there are several others that i can not identify. Unlike the mauser with its myriad variants the mosinnagant has a sufficiently limited number of. The thick sections of the vertical bars represent the selling prices for each day. Inferring problems due to the revolution is fine, but many of the factory bosses worked on through the period. By modern standards, this probably doesnt sound all that strong but, in fact, it was sturdy enough to deal with the rifles rimmed, tapered 7. Get the best deals on mosin when you shop the largest online selection at. The adaptation of this rifle is one of the reasons why the 7. It is the only way to properly set up the firing pin depth on your rifle. Mosin nagant military surplus bolt tool accmosblttl. The wartime mosins are easily identified by the presence of tool marks and. Also from john sheehan and dealing with the ww1 era.
Mosin nagant forums southern california mosin owners. Im in the process of selling my what i believe regular 9 infantry rifle and the buyer thinks this rifle was once a sniper. Hopefully the format below fills the need for mosin nagants. Mosin nagant rifle guide to proofs and markings all images 7. Manuals may 22, 20 ian mccollum manuals, revolver, uncategorized 19 it isnt unusual for me to learn additional things about a particular gun from various folks after i write a post, which sometimes calls for an addendum to my original post or article. Mosin nagant variants finnish m27, m39 m2876, captures and any others 38 topics 219 posts last post by bearrowland sat may 14, 2016 8. Sergei mosin, a designer at tula arms manufacturing, and belgian designer leon nagant paired together to create what we now know as the mosin nagant rifle. The svt 40 sniper rifle become the standard issue snipers weapon in the summer of 1940. Russian and soviet mosin nagant marks including marks from chatellerault, remington, and new england westinghouse. Mosin nagant design was used so widely and for so long, there are many different submodels with various barrel lengths and features, but the action is essentially the same on all. Mosinnagant cleaning and maintenance kits and their oil can marked. Mosin nagants had all the russian markings deliberately ground off. The only markings on the barrel shank would be the scope serial number on the left side just above the woodline. Mosin model identification gun and game the friendliest.
Markings on a tula 1937 stock the russian mosin nagant forum. The numerous markings and proofs found on mosin rifles can be. Mosin nagant 9 canvas rifle sling original soviet russia cold war era production. You have just received your mosinnagant rifle, a or vintovka mosina, developed in the 1880s and used ever since. This is an excellent place for new mosin owners to ask questions. Finnish mosin nagant marks including a few with uncertain meanings but obvious finnish origin. If you post a mosin sniper rifle here, we may or may not move it to the sniper. Hence by japaneserussian war of 1904 1905 only about 3.
During the russoottoman war of 18771878, russian troops armed mostly with berdan singleshot rifles. As a result, millions of the rifles were produced and used in world war ii by the largest mobilized army in history. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. How to use the rear sight on mosin nagants gone outdoors. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service.
Mosin nagant m9 rifles were the primary battle rifles used by the soviet army during the second world war. Russia, soviet union, finland, hungary, poland, etc. Nagant had made a decisive step and secured a favored position within russian. Safety first firearms can be dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. These rifles are now among the most popular surplus rifles available today and enjoy use among both sport shooters and hunters alike. See the cleaning rod page of the mosin nagant features section for more information. The mosin nagant m9 has a flip up open rear sight and a single front. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories.
Great military surplus bolt tool issued with the mosin nagant rifles. Production dates 19251927, unused remaining barrels were also built as complete rifles again in the 1940s. The mosin nagant is a solid rifle, though, and surplus 7. Official soviet mosinnagant rifle manual the russian mosin.
In spite of the difficulties, an attempt has been made to create a guide to the rarity of various mosin nagant models and variations. Can anyone help me identify the markings on my 1895 nagant. This book helps the reader to purchase, clean, restore, tune, modify and compete with this wonderful piece of living history all at home. These guns are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors of the mosin nagant and its carbines. It was manufactured by three russian and three foreign arsenals. Sep 23, 2014 the mosin nagant rifle as each popular firearm has many stories binded with each example of it, but before the mosin nagant rifle enter service many other design were tested, both russian and foreign.
Oct 02, 20 gun collectors why you should avoid import marks. I have told him i do not believe it is a sniper but he thinks the scenario is thisthis rifle started its life as an infantry rifle in 1939. Ammunition for the mosin nagant rifles is designated 7. Looking for the best parts and accessories for your mosin nagant firearm. The arsenal marks of mosin nagants are found on the barrel just forward of the top of the receiver and right behind the rear sight. The first mosin rifle called mosin 1887 has tubular magazine in stock like henry rifle. Included below are step by step instructions on the assembly of a mosin nagant rifle bolt. Archangel opfor adjustable stock m1891 mosinnagant polymer. Mosin nagant m39 rifle the most famous and widely produced of all finnish mosin nagants was the m39. The springfield 03 issues arose at a time of zero war pressure when. They seem to be sold out everywhere and seem to be going up in value every year. Some marks are known marks, and some are not known at all. One of the hardest go come by mosin nagant variants these days is the 9 pu sniper rifle. Just start at the top, answer the question, and follow the instructons.
Tool is in very good to excellent surplus condition. The rifles are commonly known as mo marked by collectors. The mosin nagant rifle is the first book ever published in english about the mosin nagant rifle and the breadth and depth of its information and its presentation has set a standard that other authors will find extremely difficult to meet in the future. The 3line rifle m1891 colloquially known in the west as mosinnagant and in russia as. Proper and safe firearms handling is the responsibility of anyone who touches or uses a firearm. This a russian m91, the original design of the mosin nagant. Svt sniper showing the mounting of the svt scope and mount. The mosin nagant rifle weapon book 50 kindle edition by harriman, bill, shumate, johnny, gilliland, alan. The wartime mosins are easily identified by the presence of tool marks and rough finishing that never would have passed the inspectors in peacetime. Also the russian and finnish capture svt38 and svt40. However, they are the best place to begin any research you may want to put into your own mosin nagant. The book is packed full of charts that cover everything from production numbers to the types of failures these rifles experienced. This is a quick tool to identify which specific model of mosin nagant rifle you have. If your are a mosin nagant owner, you need this tool.
Some of the pictures are not very clear but are the best i can do. The purpose is to give an overview showing typical placement of the sa mark on finnish built rifles along with a few atypical examples. If there is a serious debate about the postrevolution mosin metallurgy lets hear some actual facts to support the premise. The mosin nagant m91 type 3line rifle was russia and the soviet unions military standard service weapon from 1891. Mosin nagant collectors forum mosin nagant purist and collectors area 70 topics 494 posts last post by deathsythe311 tue jul 03, 2018 6. Unfollow mosin nagant 1891 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jun 17, 2016 the rear sight on the original mosinnagant was graduated in arshins a measurement derived from a pace of 28 inches. Its got the sickle in the fig leaf up at 12 oclock. M9 rifles and m38m44 carbines in 19411945 by ian mccollum m9 rifles and m38m44 carbines in. How to tell if it is an ex sniper exsniper pay attention to the year your rifle was made, that will determine what to look at below. The nagant revolver was a robust and dependable weapon, beloved by those who depended on it for their lives. The best book on m9 rifles and m38, m44 carbines in.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. But many times you will see the grind marks that are left behind sometimes the weld plugs do not take the bluing evenly as the the rest of the receiver and they stand. Vintovka mosina is a boltaction, internal magazinefed, military rifle, developed by the imperial russian army in 18821891, and used by the armed forces of the russian empire, the soviet union and various other nations. Although bolt heads can be interchanged, the rifles headspace must be verified after such a change is made.
Russian, czech, finnish, chinese, or any other pu sniper will require some modification to attach original scope mount. The mosin nagant rifle was born in 1891 and was known as the 3 line rifle, model 1891. Click on the image below for a pdf version of the data sheet one page total. Mosin nagant three line rifle sling swivel varations. To the extreme far right near the wood again there is a 1 or russian symbol. I look at different stampings or marking on the stocks of the mosin nagant m9. It consists solely of the text made in ussr or made in urrs stamped into the metal of the rifle. It is impossible to include every possible combination of features in this list.
The nagant revolver model 1895 historic details the international renown of the firm nagant was closely linked to its commercial success with a favorite customer. The numerous markings and proofs found on mosin rifles can be overwhelming to the new collector. This page will attempt to guide mosin owners through partial and complete disassembly and provide a pictorial reference of the various parts. Jan 18, 2008 an izhevsk exsniper pu would typically evidence weldedup screw and pin holes on the left side of its receiver. Even modern production ammo perfectly suited for hunting, target shooting, or defensive purposes is widely available and almost always at a lower cost than ballistically comparable rounds like. Mosin markings collectors forum all mosin nagant are discussed here. By unchanged i mean that nearly any piece of the mosin nagant bolt can be interchanged without modification with a bolt from another mosin nagant rifle.
You should have 6 pieces of the bolt cleaned and ready to assemble. The following is an article from the rock island armory auction company. The study of mosin nagant rifles imported from spain is a vast topic, with a great deal of information needed to successfully identify these rifles in the sea of mosin nagant variants. We have the best mosin nagant parts at the best prices youll find online. The m39 represented an attempt at standardization between the civil guard and the regular army. Below are examples of early configuration top picture, late configuration second picture and barrel markings. The mosin nagant is a simple design that is easy to repair and maintain, but proper technique and an understanding of the design is important. Arent import markings placed in hidden locations like under a forearm stock or behind a pistols grip. I insisted on russian made mosinnagants, and with the help of this manual, i knew precisely what markings to look for. A limited number of this history of the mosin nagant book is available. Thin green bars represent the price spread for all listings for each day.
The safety on mosinnagant rifles locks the cocking piece. Mosin nagant rifle guide to proofs and markings q6ngqgzj20lv. Oct 26, 2002 the top picture shows the oblong groove for the mount and the bottom with the rifles optical package attached. Jun 18, 2015 mosin nagant m39 rifle the most famous and widely produced of all finnish mosin nagants was the m39. Its accompanied by a cleaning and maintenance kit with a mysteriously labeled oil can. Lightweight, carbon fiber reinforced polymer construction that is impervious to weather and all standard gun solvents and oils. Recently got a 1943 mosin nagant izhevsk and have a few questions on markings. Incorrect usage accounted for nearly half of the rifle failures experienced with both the mosin nagant and svt40 rifles, by the way. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The mosinnagant rifle, 6th edition for collectors only. The russojapanese war 19041905 was the mosinnagant m1891 rifles first major blooding, and by the time the war broke out in 1904, approximately 3,800,000 mosinnagant m1891 rifles had been built, with over a million and a half in the hands of the russian cavalry and all of his reserves when hostilities commenced. May 15, 2015 build your own mosin nagant 9 pu sniper rifle. Several models were tested, among which the french saintetienne model. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the mosin nagant.
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